Cast Iron Toy Bank: Masons

c. 1937

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two three-dimensional figures working alongside a large brick wall structure. The color palette consists mainly of reds, greys, browns, and muted pastels. The figure to the left is positioned behind the top of the wall, arms resting on it, while the figure on the right stands on the ground next to the structure, holding a tool to work on the wall. A small bucket is placed on the ground between the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 7 3/8" wide; 3 7/8" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8559

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York, 1970: 650, pl. 2379.

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: CHRIST MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539848

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